Climate Insights for Zapotitlán

The climate in Zapotitlán is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 654mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 156mm of rainfall. Zapotitlán is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Zapotitlán sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 33°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 22°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Zapotitlán is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 654mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 54mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 156mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1mm. That's 155mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Zapotitlán is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Zapotitlán, which began on September 23, 2026. Zapotitlán is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 17°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Zapotitlán is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 9mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zapotitlán based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.